Sample Syllabus - Richland College

WITHDRAWAL: The deadline for receiving a "W" is indicated on the academic calendar and the currentclass schedule. This semester, the drop date is Thursday, April 10. The deadline for dropping without a“W” is Monday, January 28.DISABILITY SERVICES/SPECIAL SERVICES:Student with a disability and/or special needs that requires ADA accommodations should contact the RichlandCollege Disability Services Office, T120, (972) 238-6180.COMPUTER/INTERNET POLICY:Richland College students, have access to the Del Rio computer labs for educational and instructional purposes.You are required to show your Richland Student ID when requested by lab personnel. You are expected tofollow lab policies as well as the Student Code of Conduct specified in the catalog. Richland Computer Labcannot provide any software for outside use.https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/ss/computer.cfmTUTORING AND OTHER ASSISTANCE POLICIES:Tutoring is available through the Center for Teaching and Learning Connections ((972) 238-6226, Medina 216)and the Del Rio lab D229 ((972) 238-6317, large counter center of second floor). Generally, one hour per weekis free.SAFETY POLICY: It is important for students to participate in this class in a safe, appropriate manner. Weoccasionally have to step over cords for the multimedia cart and/or computer equipment. We also need to watchout for boxes and paper, students’ backpacks, etc. During the first few labs, you will be encouraged to buildgood computing habits, designed to prevent eyestrain, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.CAMPUS FOOD AND DRINK POLICY: No eating or drinking is allowed at the computer tables in the labrooms. Students, who wish to eat or drink in the lecture room, must sign the Statement of Responsibility, anagreement to be responsible for removing cans, bottles, and trash, from the learning environment.TESTING: There are two testing elements; short Unit Quizzes and three Major tests. All quizzes and tests willbe Closed Book, unless notified in advance. No make-up quizzes or exams will be given!!!!!!DUE DATES: Unit quizzes for this material will be given during the first ten minutes of a class meeting.DE# indicates the opportunity to present a "Discovery Event" reports for that discovery period.DISCOVERY EVENTS: This involves classroom presentation of any current event related in the IT field to thesubjects learned prior to the upcoming DE. Each student required to choose 2 dates to present 2 independentfindings about new technology, improvement to existing technology or PC component. Each presentation shouldnot exceed 10 minutes and presentation style chosen individually. A written presentation must be handed in byeach student for each presentation to earn a grade. Valued at 10% of the final grade.Important: These requirements are cumulative. There are three scheduled periods, as indicated on theAssignment Schedule, to make up the two DE's. A missed chance for a discovery period is lost and may not berecovered.Project AssignmentsYou will be assigned to a group for the entire semester to select an electronic device and conduct a threat modelingof that device. The project will require to meet with your team mates outside the class or exchange informationelectronically. You are responsible for the assigned portion of the project and you will be graded by your teammembers as well as others in the class.Supplementary information: Available on campus, in D257 computer lab by accessingG:\Data\Szabo\PCHardWare. The folder contains class notes, PowerPoint slides, class announcements, thecourse syllabus, test dates, and other information for the course. Read